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Cleveland Community College (CCC) invites you to an evening of community music, food, and fun on Tuesday, October 28. The event commemorates the college's 60th anniversary.

The Gaston Symphonic Band Will Perform
"Reflections of Autumn."

Featuring more than 70 musicians, the Gaston Symphonic Band will celebrate fall with its annual concert, "Reflections of Autumn," on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly.

Western North Carolina is once again preparing for its most colorful season. From the Blue Ridge Parkway to the foothills of the Appalachians, the annual transformation of green forests into fiery reds, oranges, and golds draws thousands of visitors. But this year's leaf season comes with a caveat: the lingering impact of Hurricane Helene (2024), which stripped trees, closed roads, and left scars across some of the state's most beloved overlooks.
Still, experts say the show will go on. "Western Carolina is back open for business, and that includes the famous Blue Ridge Parkway," said Dr. Howard Neufeld, Appalachian State University's "Fall Color Guy" in an interview with Queen City News. "You may see patches of gray where Helene took down trees, but you'll also see brilliant color in areas that were spared."

Libby Harrill is pictured with her daughter, Paula Bonino and granddaughters, Caroline Yount, and Breanna Thompson. The team of ladies worked the take-out line at the Annual Sulphur Springs Methodist Church Barbecue held on October 11th.

The Shelby High School Class of 1965 celebrated its 60th class reunion on September 27, 2025 at the Banker's House in Shelby. Photo provided by Waynette Goodson

Mike Greene took the helm to chop the barbecue shoulders at the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church's Annual Barbecue on October 11th.